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Just wanted to get an insight for the people that store their cars in winter time.(I did search, on google and here, just want some opinions.)

Should I put mine up on stands all winter ?
Should I put any Additives ? If so, what do you guys suggest.
Plus any suggestions you guys have besides what I do, i'm all ears.

I usually do the following:

- Disconnect Battery
- Tarp underneath the car (for any moisture build up that may happen from the concrete)
- Rag in all muffler tips
- Wheel Covers
- crappy wheels with crappy tires (don't want any flat spots on my summer wheels)
- Not in gear, no handbrake engaged. (I use wheel chocks.This would be null if I end up putting the car on stands all winter.)
- Fresh oil change before storage
- Gas topped up all the way
- Car Cover ---- STILL LOOKING TO BUY ONE IF ANYONE IS SELLING ONE.

concrete doesn't build up moisture, it wicks moisture away from tires. (your tires will flat spot and dry out on concrete) put styrofoam under the tires. I've started storing my car on the summer wheels, few extra PSI and blankets under the wheels = no problems

In gear doesn't matter, ebrake down.

Everything else you're right on the money.

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concrete doesn't build up moisture, it wicks moisture away from tires. (your tires will flat spot and dry out on concrete) put styrofoam under the tires. I've started storing my car on the summer wheels, few extra PSI and blankets under the wheels = no problems

In gear doesn't matter, ebrake down.

Everything else you're right on the money.

That's good to know, thought it was the other way around. I played it safe by using crappy tires on different wheels.

What's your opinion on stands for winter time ? I thought mainly it's because for the suspension not to be compressed sitting there all winter. Please correct me if I am wrong.

you'll wear out and dry out the bushings on your suspension if you leave it decompressed. (particularly in the rear). No reason to jack it up, leave it on the wheels, if you have storage wheels you're set.

rags in tailpipe, air filter, etc is for mice.

also throw some baking soda in the cabin and trunk to keep things dry and prevent mold

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I run a canadian led kit & hid kit company, if you have any questions about led headlights or hid kits in canada or would like to check out our products please contact me here: http://absolutehid.ca2002 TiAg M3 6mt deoranged, dechromed, led tails, ZHP knob, UUC SS v3, GROM, OEM 220M 19's, Michelin Supersports
2006 YZF-R6, bunch of go-fast stuff

you'll wear out and dry out the bushings on your suspension if you leave it decompressed. (particularly in the rear). No reason to jack it up, leave it on the wheels, if you have storage wheels you're set.

rags in tailpipe, air filter, etc is for mice.

also throw some baking soda in the cabin and trunk to keep things dry and prevent mold

Ok perfect. Leaving it on stands was my main concern. That clears it up.

running the AC for a few minutes before storing it is a good idea, as the refrigerant has a lubricant mixed in with it that preserves lines and seals.

i do usually put fuel stabilizer, but if you use good gas its very unlikely that it will go bad in 6 months. keeping the gas tank full prevents humidity from building up inside the tank.

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2006 YZF-R6, bunch of go-fast stuff

no short drives on nice days. leave it stored. moisture will build up in the crankcase and that's bad news.

my father in law intentionally starts his porsche for like 15 minutes every other week in the winter. makes me sad

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2006 YZF-R6, bunch of go-fast stuff